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Motor Vehicles: Disability

Asked by Mr Louie FrenchConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 22 January 2025UIN 23926

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on the VAT exemption for disability-adapted motor vehicles.

Answered by James Murray

Wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) are subject to a zero rate of VAT when purchased by a disabled person for their personal use, or by a charity that will make the vehicle available to disabled people.

The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal events in the context of the overall public finances.

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